Dietetic Program Coordinator

Company: Hood College

Job Location: Frederick, 21701

Category: Nutrition and Dietetics

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Description

The Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics at Hood College is seeking a highly organized and credentialed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to serve as a Part-Time Coordinator. This 12-month, 28-hour per week staff role supports the implementation of the ACEND accredited Future Education Model (FEM) program through a combination of teaching, supervised experiential learning (SEL) coordination, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the program's infrastructure, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, and expanding community partnerships to support program growth.

Essential Duties

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) Site Coordination (Approx. 30%)

• Coordinate student placement logistics for SEL rotations, including assignment tracking, schedule planning, and site communication.
• Develop and maintain affiliation agreements and ensure all placements meet ACEND standards for appropriate supervision and learning opportunities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with existing rotation sites, ensuring continuous communication, site readiness, and timely resolution of challenges.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish new SEL partnerships aligned with evolving curriculum needs, including outreach to acute care, community, ambulatory care, long term care, industry, foodservice, and private practice settings.
• Track preceptor training, documentation, and feedback; contribute to ongoing development of preceptor support materials.

Compliance and Accreditation Support (Approx. 30%)

• Assist the Program Director in maintaining compliance with ACEND accreditation standards related to SEL, competency tracking, and student assessment.
• Oversee onboarding and compliance for all students for SEL rotations
• Support implementation and use of software programs to track student learning outcomes, experiential hours, and performance indicators.
• Collect data for program improvement initiatives, including the Continuous Program Improvement Plan (CPIP) and Program Evaluation Plan (PEP).
• Monitor and maintain records of student completion of required hours, evaluations, and preceptor feedback to ensure timely reporting and compliance with graduation standards.

Instructional Responsibilities (Approximately 30%)

• Teach up to 8 credits per academic year in graduate-level nutrition and dietetics courses.
• Support student advising and development, especially related to rotation preparedness, professionalism, and competencies.
• Collaborate with program faculty to align course content and assessment tools with ACEND-required competencies.

Program and Community Engagement (Approx. 10%)

• Attend planning meetings, contribute to faculty development and strategic planning for program growth.
• Represent the program at networking events and site visits to enhance community engagement and develop new practice partnerships.
• Partner with other departments at Hood College to foster inter-professional collaboration and education.

Work Schedule

• 28 hours per week, flexible schedule with availability during core business
• 12-month appointment with possibility of renewal based on funding

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College's mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Communications, Business, Health Administration, or a health related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in clinical (preferable acute care) dietetics practice.
• At least 1 year prior experience teaching or coordinating in higher education.
• Familiarity with ACEND accreditation standards and competency-based education preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills; experience with LMS and/or tracking systems such as Exxat is a plus.

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate, and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resume/CV, copy of RDN credential, and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.